by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the early-career earnings of their mathematics graduates.
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Below are the schools whose mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the top school for mathematics graduate earnings in Michigan. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of about $107,395 a year early in their careers.
Michigan Technological University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,141.
A rank of #3 makes Eastern Michigan University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Eastern Michigan University is a public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Mathematics graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of about $73,723 a year early in their careers.
Michigan State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,880.
Wayne State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,851.
Grand Valley State University earned the #6 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of about $54,584 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their mathematics graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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